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Judas betrays Jesus, revealing his identity
After being dispatched from the upper room and spiritually equipped to carry out his appointed task, Judas set out to betray Jesus. The mission of the one doomed to destruction began and ended on the 13th day of the 1st month. His famous act of betrayal took place in the garden of Gethsemane. I recommend reading The Testimony of Gethsemane as a collateral study. When we think of the betrayal it's usually the treachery involved, the violation of trust that comes to mind, but what should also be understood is how the action functioned as a means of revealing identity. The baptism event that happens on the 13th day of the 1st month will not only reveal the identity of the betrayer but it will be the catalyst for the revelation of the more important identity, that of the true Messiah! This account emphasizes just how deeply cloaked the reality of that day will be.
Doesn't it strike you as being a little odd that it was necessary to identify which one was Jesus? As He testified, he had daily been among them, and yet, they were unable to recognize him. Wow! How hard could it have been? There's a point being made very emphatically about the extent of the inability to recognize the Messiah that will characterize that day of strong delusion. Jesus approached those who came for him personally and introduced himself, twice!
Even still, Judas was required as the necessary agent. He was appointed to perform the critical task of betrayal, of revealing the identity of “Jesus the Nazarene.”
The meaning of the Greek word translated, “betray” in the context is paradidomi. This same word is translated into the words “delivered over” in the following verse, showing that the purpose is to reveal, to make manifest.
It should be noted in connection with that verse how the Greek word translated “martyr” [Strong's G3144] means “witness.” The Bride will be following the model of the Lord, and there will be betrayal and martyrdom in the Feast days appointed for that special witness.
Judas' betrayal was with an act that identified Jesus. Here's the pattern that provides insight. One great result of the revelation of the lawless one is the revelation of the identity of the “lawful one,” the true Messiah. Through the exposure of the counterfeit, the vivid model presented in the midst of high drama exposes the identity of the genuine. Even though deception will cover the matter like a heavy cloak, the Bride will know the messianic identities. The 144,000 sons of Israel (pictured at the last supper in the reclining disciple Jesus loved) will be watching, attentive to the activity involving the betrayer and the Bride. Because of what transpires during the Feast, the beloved sons of Israel will come to know the hidden identity of haMashiach. Y'shua! Baruch haba b'shem Adonai - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
At the supper in the upper room, Y'shua made this declaration, and so it will be.
One who eats His bread can be interpreted as a reference to a Christian.
While the Pope is obviously the head of the Romish church, Bill Clinton is considered by some to be a Baptist. During his presidency, Bill and Hillary (who was raised as a Methodist) attended a Methodist church. He received counsel from Tony Campolo, Gordon MacDonald and Bill Hybels and was inspired by Billy Graham. Bill Clinton has also been considered to be the “royal boy chosen,” of Hebrew descent. Some consider Prince William to be a candidate, and the Church of England (Episcopal-Anglican) is the religious affiliation of the Royals. The Queen spends weekends at Windsor and attends St George's Chapel. It is both a royal peculiar and the chapel of the Order of the Garter. Whoever the antichrist host will be it is certain that he will be seen as eating the Lord's bread, a Christian, and as baptized by the Pope.
Most saints today are convinced they will be able to easily recognize the Antichrist, should he be revealed in their midst. They have been set-up. The degree of deception cloaking the competing messianic identities will be strong, as I've declared over and again, and repeat once more for emphasis!
“This hour and the power of darkness are yours.” Wow! The reference to the arrival of night was made in the narrative of John 13.
The description of the events of the 13th day of the 1st month given in 2 Thessalonians 2 highlights the threat of deception. Are you still glossing over it, like most of us have for so long? This night and the darkness granted for cover in that hour will be great. The threat is real. If I could write this so you would see these warnings have been stained with many tears, I would.
The swords (Luke 22:38) that were collected at Jesus' request and brought to the scene of the betrayal and arrest were two in number because of the division theme of the setting and because they represent two seasons of fulfillment. One sword was used by Peter to lop off an ear. The other sword was not used then because it was a symbol of those future saints who were being modeled by Peter, who arm themselves with the intent to fight as for an earthly kingdom. (Steve Quayle and Greg Evensen come to mind, and all so-called Christian Patriots, including Col. Harry Riley (Ret) and the Operation American Spring and Operation Flood Congress activities.)
I encourage reading The Testimony of Gethsemane - Part 2 for more insight into the role that will be played by those saints who choose to use the sword in that day. In that study, I also mention the following prophetic model, which took place as Jesus was led away captive.
Y'shua healed the ear Peter lopped off, which belonged to the servant of the High Priest. That restoration of the physical ear represents the coming restoration of the hearing ear for such servants of the High Priest of Israel (The release of Simeon who rejoins his brothers after they fetch Benjamin.) In restoring that ear, Jesus was modeling His work through his Bride, who is sent for that purpose. She will be received, and with her also The One who sends her AND the One who sends Him! Y'shua is “telling you before it comes to pass,” (John 13:19) not “you,” who already believe that He is “He,” but those who have not yet accepted His true identity, but will, at the time appointed. It's brilliant! What a plan!
Here's another object lesson, warning us, preparing us.
That man, who followed Jesus on his way to suffering, death, and glory, made the choice to flee when he was seized. In doing so he lost his linen garment, which represents forfeit of great reward.
The man who fled the scene of the arrest naked was a young man, which speaks of immaturity. He had clothed himself in linen, putting on righteous acts, but had not yet come to maturity. He was therefore unable to keep that most precious garment when the time of testing came, when he was tempted with saving his life.
Just prior to being seized, the young man would have witnessed what Peter did with the sword as he tried to protect Jesus, which would have spared Him from becoming the necessary sacrifice. Consider what was written earlier in Mark, in the 8th chapter, and make note of the repeating pattern.
A sacrifice will be required in the day that is nearly upon us. Some will be mature, having taken up the personal cross to follow Y'shua. They will lose their lives and thereby save them. They will have clothed themselves and retained that precious garment. Others will take up the sword, ignorant of what is required. Others will be tempted to save their own lives, and in that day of trial, lose what is of far greater value.
The following was written to the lukewarm church in Laodicea.
I pray that you have purchased enough eye salve, white garments and refined gold from Him, investing wisely, dear saint. You and I will need it.
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More to follow, Lord willing.
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